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Nespresso Coffee Machines

Nespresso coffee makers are compact and small, unlike drip coffee machines. They are black in color and can vary in price and sophistication. Some include a milk froth for latte art and can be connected to the app of the company to manage recipes and receive descaling alerts.

The most basic machines, such as our favorite the Essenza Mini, are simple and affordable, but they leave out features that can make more complex drinks. Other machines can make larger sizes of drinks like Gran Lungos.

What is an Nespresso Machine?

Since 1986, Nespresso has marketed single-serve machines that make use of capsules to create coffee and espresso drinks. The company has a large number of loyal customers due to the ease, speed and consistency with which their machines can make a hot, espresso-like beverage. These machines are an excellent alternative to making at-home espresso with moka pots or a drip coffee maker both of which take some time and careful cleaning after each use.

A Nespresso machine utilizes the pressure system to extract the flavor of the pod. It then heats up water and it froths the milk to create coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a variety of blends and coffees that can be adapted to your mood and taste as well as decaffeinated and flavor choices. Their machines are compact elegant, stylish and easy to operate which makes them the perfect choice for those who need a quick cup of coffee in the morning or for an afternoon refreshment.

The Vertuo line replaced the Nespresso original machines in 2014, which utilized capsules that were the Original capsules to brew espresso shots. The Essenza Mini is the smallest model of this line. It is small and comes with a tiny water tank and space for capsules that are used. Its user-friendly operation that has only two buttons one for espresso and another for a lungo is easy to master.

All Nespresso machines automatically dispose of used capsules after brewing. This is in contrast to Keurig machines that require you to manually add water each time. Based on the size of the reservoir and the capsule storage they can store between four and 12 used pods, which are disposed of in the built-in receptacle every time you open the machine.

Many of the most well-known models are compatible with the mobile app of the brand, which lets users to create custom recipes and to reorder capsules from home. We tested this feature on the sleek, stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also allows you to make hot chocolate and iced coffee using a dedicated frothing chamber. The only downside of the machine we tested is that it doesn't support all milk types. You'll need purchase a separate frothing machine in order to make drinks using whole, 2% or almond milk.

The Original Line

The Original line of pod-only machines includes the elegant Citiz and Essenza Mini. Both machines penetrate the capsule and pump hot water at high pressure through it to create an espresso or a lungo. The original machines utilize a higher pressure of 19 bars than some of the Vertuo models, which have pumps that range from 15 to 18 bars.

The Vertuo machines produce an espresso that is more rich and thicker than the crema produced by the Original machines. The crema is not just foam but also. As the Spruce says, it could make up for up to 25 percent of an espresso's flavor. The Original line also has more expensive Creatista and Lattissima models that include built-in milk frothers that can make cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos at the push of a button.

The Lattissima Line

This line of machines is perfect for those who enjoy milky coffee drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos and want one machine that does it all. It comes with three user-friendly recipes, and its 4.2-ounce milk container is reusable and dishwasher safe. It's also lightweight, making it easy to transport and store in a tight space. Some users have complained that it's not as intuitive as other Nespresso machines.

Its jug has drink-specific lines that are etched into it, which means you can decide beforehand which drink you want to make while the machine is heating up. It also has a sensor that automatically stops the steaming process when the jug is empty and prevents the waste of milk.

The Lattissima One offers a great value for money. It's available in four different colors that include porcelain white, dark gray and silky-white. It's easy to clean and features a an uncluttered design that won't overwhelm small spaces. It's also fairly affordable with a retail price of $385/PS279.

It has an automatic drip tray similar to the OriginalLine models. This tray catches any loose ground as you pour espresso. It's a nice option for minimizing the mess, and helps to avoid spills which could affect the taste of your drink.

www.coffeee.uk  and Gran Lattissima both have a larger water tank than the Lattissima One, allowing them to hold more liquid prior to having to refill. These two models have faster heating times (15 seconds for an Espresso and 25 seconds for a Lungo) and a hot water function that can be used to make tea or iced espresso.

The only downside to the Lattissima is the difficulty in adjusting the consistency and thickness of your milk foam. It only works with skim or almond milk. Sorry Vegans and people who are not tolerant to dairy. The wand for frothing is difficult to clean. This is a common complaint from Nespresso users. The Lattissima Pro or Gran Lattissima features a self-cleaning function that cleans out the milky interior of the frothing device after each use.

The Vertuo Line

The Nespresso Vertuo makes a small and concentrated cup of coffee. It's perfect for espresso lovers. The machine reads the barcode that is located on the outer rim of each capsule in order to determine the amount of coffee it will make. Nespresso's Vertuo pods are extracted using an innovative technology.

Vertuo Line has a variety of drinks including Ristretto, Espresso, Lungo (mini espresso), Americano, and Cappuccino. The machines can also be used with the Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother to make frothy cappuccinos and lattes.

Each Vertuo Line coffee machine heats quickly and is ready to brew in less than 30 seconds. They use a smaller water tank than Original Line machines and require less maintenance. There are a variety of models to pick from, so you'll be able to find the one that is compatible with your style and budget.

Vertuo Line machines can also brew regular filter coffee, unlike Original Line machines that only make Nespresso. They do this through an additional spout that is located at the bottom of the machine.

VertuoLine machines come with a new brewing technology that uses centrifusion to gently extract coffee and espresso. This allows the creation of an organic crema that preserves and enhances the coffee's aromas. The VertuoLine System also comes with an intelligent recognition feature that adapts the extraction parameters to each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine is covered by a manufacturer's warranty. It also comes with an initial pack of 10 free Nespresso capsules. The company also offers a subscription service which delivers new Nespresso capsules each month.

The Nespresso VertuoPlus machine is the top overall machine. It's easy to operate and heats up quickly and comes in several colors. It can make five different sizes of coffee and espresso including a ristretto espresso, lungo and flat white. It can also make a latte-macchiato, and it can be used in conjunction with the Aeroccino Milk Frother for the creation of lattes or cappuccino.

The VertuoPlus has only one disadvantage, that it takes longer to brew compared to other machines, particularly when making an Americano. Comparing the Bunn Fastbrew to the Nespresso VertuoPlus, which can make an 8-ounce Americano in 42 seconds, the VertuoPlus took 1 minute, 51 seconds. Luckily, you can speed up the process by selecting an automatic mode.